Brush



J. D. GARVEY pril 7, 1925;

BRUSH Filed Jan l5, 1921 Patented Apr. 7, 1925..

JAMES D, GARVEY, OF SHICAGO, ILLINOIS;

BRUSH- Application slee aannam 15, 192.1. Serial no. 437,523. y

v the following `is a description, reference bve- Y provide a construction having the necessary crater from a point on the handle of the brush.

The invention contemplates a construcscrubbing brush which will permit the use brush proper and therefore with the solution.

A kfurther object of my invention is to strength andri'gidity and wherein the ren spective parts Vmay be easily assembled and readily removed for repairras will be apparent `from .the detailed description of the accompanyingdrawing, wherein Figure 1 is a partial side` and longitudinal sectional view, with portions broken` away, illustrating my invention.

Figure 2 is a detail cross sectional view` taken vsubstantially on Athe line 2 2 of Figure 1 looking inthe direction ofthe arrows.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view, with portions broken away, ofthe brush proper, the lower `part of the reservoir and intermediate yelements and taken substantially on the-line 3-3 of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is agdetail sectional Vview taken on the line Ll5-tof Figurel looking in the direction of thea-rrows. i

' The "invention, as i exemplified in th drawing', comprises Va suitable fluid con- Y trainer Aor receptacle A1() of any desired caduce a `fluid-tight receptacle. The lower send or bottom of Athe receptacle, preferably at a :point-'inalignment'with the longitudty unal axis vof the --receptacle and lto the kyeX- lterior vthereof is :provided with -ja anged ferrule or band 11; the flanged portion thereof being suitably secured tothe bottom of the receptaclev as for example by riveting as shown at 12, in Figure 21. "An ranged` within the ferrule 11 are a pair of metallic angle members or prongs 13, 13 riveted at 14 to the receptacle bottom so as to have the long leg or side of each angle member .disposed lengthwise ofthe ferrule 11, to constitute prongs, as clearly shown in Figure 4L. The elements thus far described are kpreferably formed of suitable metal, while the short rod or member 15 is preferably ofwood and circular in cross-section.

The wood member 15 is adapted to fit into the ferrule 11 and is provided with slits adapted to re'eive t-he depending sides or Y legs of the angle members 13, 13 inthe `uption which is especially adapted for use .as a

per end thereof. The ferrule 11, as well as 'the angle members 13 andthe rod or meinber 15, are provided `withregistering apery Vtures disposed transversely therethrough to receive thedowels or pins 16, 16 whereby the respective elements are secured together and maintained in proper relation with each other. The lower end of the rod or member 15 is also providedwith a ferrule 17 and the lower end nof the shaft or member 15 is also slit to receive the upwardly dis- 8" posed portion 18 of -an angle member or plate 19 formed of suitable instal; the slit and upwardly extended portion 18 being means of suitable dowels 20, 20 disposed transversely through the ferrule, lower end of the rrod Vand the portion of the` angle member, as clearly shown in Figure 3; `The lowerportion of angle member 19 is adapt- Y ed ,to be securedon the back 21 of the brush vinfoper by suitable screws or Otherwise as shown in y dotted lines in Figure 2.

The back 21 of the brush proper is also provided. with a reenforcing and abutting member 22, preferably made substantially semifcylindrical `as shown in Figures 1 and` ,3 .and adapted to be secured to thefwcod back 21 of the brush proper by suitable screws as shown in dotted ylines in Figure 2 at 23; the bottom side ,of the member 22 Abeing preferablysocketed orvgrooved to re- Y ceive the angle member 19 so asto permit member 22 to extend substantially flush with the brush-back.

The brush proper is also provided with a number of reenforcing brace members 24 and 25 shown in the nature of rods bent into somewhat U-shape as shown in Figure 2; the ends of the rods being bent so as to be disposed parallel with the brush-back, while the main portion of each brace is disposed upwardly at an inclination so as to extend parallel with the brush supporting or connecting rod 15, as shown in Figures 1 and 3; the lower surface of the member 22 being transversely socketed or grooved to receive the ends of the braces 24 and 25. The ends of the braces 24 and 25 are apertured for the passage of the screws 23 which pass through the member 22 and into the brushback 21 and thereby firmly hold the brace members in place. The sides of the brush proper, that is the back 21 thereof, ispreferably provided with a buffer strip 26 which may be in the-nature of rubber inserted and secured in a suitable groove formed in the sides of the back 21 as shown in Figure 3.

The brush-back 21, at a point substantially intermediate of opposite ends thereof, is provided with a suitable passage or opening therethrough as indicated at 27 in Figure 3 adapted to receive the flexible tube or hose 28 whereby the liquid is conveyed to the bristles of the brush proper from the outlet in the container 10. The bottom of the container, intermediate of ythe ferruleV 11 and the lower longitudinal side of the container 10, is provided with Aan outlet shown in the nature of an apertured boss 29 which is preferably properly tapered to receive the end ofthe conduit or hose 2.8; while the upper end of the container 10'is provided with a screw-cap 30 through which the container is filled. The upper end of the aperture in the boss 29 is preferably flared to provide a suitable seat for the conyical valve 31 secured to the lower end of a rod or stem 32 which is disposed lengthwise through the container 10 and through the upper end thereof as shown in Figure 1.

vthereof as shown in Figures 1 and l4. The

' ends of the members 33 and 33a are formed Se es t0 have the major portiers. theresf disposed in proximity to and parallel with the rod or stem 32 of the valve 31. The opposing and free ends of members 33 and 33a are bent into the path of the valve-stem 32 and are each apertured for the passage of the Vvalve stein as shown at 36. The valve-stem or iod 32is shown provided with a suitable coil spring 37, one endy whereof abuts against the valve 31 while the otherv end thereof abuts against and is held under -compression by the member 33, see Figure 1. With this construction, it is apparent that the valve 31 will be vforced toward land maintained on its seat through the action of the spring while easy assembling or removal of the various parts isv permitted. The Vvalve 31 is controlled by means of a chain or other suitable flexible element 33, secured to the upper endV of the stem or rod 32; the outer end of element 38 being provided with a handle 39, the shank whereof passes through an eyelet or ring 40 secured to the main handle or rod 41 of the fountain brush. The valve-operating handle 39 is arranged at a point adjacent to theV upper end of the main brush-handle 41 in order that the valve may be easily operated without change of position or special veffort on the part of the operator. The length of the flexible connection or chain 38 is preferably justsuflicient to extend from the end of the valve-stem or rod 32 to the shank of the handle 39 when the latterV is seated against the holding ring or eyelet 40, at which time the valve 31 is in closed position.

The brace members 24 and 25 for the brush proper are preferably removably'lsecured to the side of the fel-rule 11 in any suitable manner, as for example by means Vof wires or cords which are shown threaded or laced about the intermediate portions of the brace members 24 and 25 and about the extended ends of theldowels or pins 16, as shown at 42 in Figure 1: the wire or cord being passed about the end or through apertures inthe ends of the dowel-pins and wrapped about the brace members 24 and 25. This construction permits the ready removal of the brush proper for replacement or repair and obviates the necessity for replacing the entire fountain brush when merely Vthe brush proper becomes, worn.

` The main handle 41 is preferably secured to the upper end of the container 10 in a manner similar to the short rod-or member 15 at the lower end of the container; that is the upper end of the container 10 is provided with a flanged ferrule 43 which is riveted to the upper end of the container and is disposed about a pair vof metallic `angle irons or prongs 44V which are likewise secured tothe container-top so as to have one` side of each angle member disposed lengthwise of the ferrule 43. TheV handle 41 is preferablyofiwood and has the loo ` lower end thereof slit at suitable points to receive the upwardly disposed ends of the angle members 44; and the ferrule member 43, angle members 44 and the handle 4l are provided with registering apertures to receivethe transversely disposedv dowels or pins 45 whereby the respective elements are secured together and maintained in place. The dowels are preferably made to extend slightly beyond the sides of the ferrule, with y provided with a strong lye solution or disinfectant, because of the fact that the operators hands do not come into contact with the fluid while using my improved brush. The Huid Will flow by gravity from receptacle 10 through the conduit or hose 28 whenever the valve 31 has been moved olf its seat through an upward pull exerted by the operator on the valve-stem through the medium `of handle 39; while the valve,

y after sufficient fluid has passed to the bristles of the brush proper for the im-k mediate purpose, will be forced to its seat by spring 37 when the handle 39 is released. Furthermore, it is evident that the How of fluid from the container. 10 is at all times underthe control of the operator so that either a continuous flow in small or large quantities may be had or an intermittent flow if desired. My improved construction permits a ready assembling ofv the various elements or parts of the fountain brush, as the brace members, valve and operating mechanisms may all be quickly removed or put into place by the operator.

I have shown and described what I believe to be a simple embodiment of my invention, but alterations may `be made in certain details Vof construction without,

however, departing from the spirit of my invention.

lVhat I claim is l. In a device of the vcharacter described, a fluid container, a brush having a wood back provided with an opening therethrough, an angle member secured to the brush-back so as to provide an upwardly inclining projection, a reenforcing member secured to the brush and across said angle` member, a supporting stem or rodk intermediate of the lower end of the container and the brush-back, the end of said (supporting stem or rod being slotted to receive the upwardly `extended projection of said angle member, and pins disposed transversely through the supporting stem or rod and the upwardly extended projection whereby the brush is secured to said supporting stem or rod.

2. In a device of the character described,

a container having closed ends, a ferrule member secured to the lower end of said container, members secured to said end of the container and provided with downwardly disposed flanges arranged within the ferrule member, a supporting rod, one end whereof is adapted to enter said ferrule and slotted to receive the flanges of the members secured to the container-bottom, means whereby the supporting rod and the flange portions of the members are secured together, and a brush secured to the lower Vend of said rod.

3. In a device of the character described, provided with a fluid holding container the lower end whereof is provided with a valved outlet, a brush provided with an opening in the back thereof, a supporting rod intermediate of the lower end of the containerv and the brush-back, means whereby the rod is secured to the container and the brushback, brace members secured in spaced relation to the brush-back and arranged parallel with said supporting rod and securedthereto, and a conduit leading from the valved outlet inthe container to the aperture in the brush-back. Y

' JAMES D; GARVEY.

Witnesses:

DAVID D. Bmmrs, GEORGE W. PRYOR. 

